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    Odds of getting a nomination and an appointment to West Point?

    They can provide the rank to West Point, if you ask them.
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    Weight of packed items ....35 lbs.

    We are at about 30lbs. My DS says it's all about the socks & sports underwear. So I guess we have a bag full of that! Add in the cleats, boots and low quarters. He packed everything himself.
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    Torn: USMA vs. Yale

    Same exact situation here! DS chose West Point over Yale. Yale was one of his Plan B options ( With 4 year NROTC & AROTC scholarships). Which school was your Plan A West Point or Yale? That may help you decide. Yale can be a grad school option if you chose West Point. West Point will...
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    USMA CBT Knife Suggestion

    We bought the Mut.
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    CBT Duct Tape

    Thanks, I know it will be a G-Shock - just not sure of which model.
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    CBT Duct Tape

    Is there a wristwatch that you would recommend?
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    IVY vs. West Point Advice - Please

    Arizonagirl13, My son has been accepted to one of the Ivy League schools on your list with a four year ROTC scholarship. He was also appointed to West Point. It's not about the money for him, it's about the call to serve his country. It's also about attending school with like minded people...
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    USMA Cadet here... will answer questions

    Which color Fox River socks is allowed? Sand, or Foliage Green or Coyote Brown?
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    FOX RIVER SOCKS...

    Thank you!
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    FOX RIVER SOCKS...

    I've seen many posts about these socks. What color socks are allowed for Cadets? Are these socks good for Low Quarters or just for boots?
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    Portal Down Again?

    Checked with my son. Portal worked last night for uploads.
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    USMA 2021 Appointment Thread

    UPDATE: 28. FLIPPER@622/DS/LOA/Appt. Jan. 19, 2017/Plan to Accept/ CT-04/Congressional Nomination ACCEPTED - 2/4/2017
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    USMA 2021 Appointment Thread

    My son received an LOA late - after first two MOC interviews, but before his third interview. He is not a recruited athlete. Nor are any of his nom's principle nom's. His semester ended 1/20. Semester grades are not out yet. We are in CT. So glad that the wait is over for us! Good luck...
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    USMA 2021 Appointment Thread

    FLIPPER@622/DS/LOA/Appt. Jan. 19, 2017/Plan to Accept/ CT-04/Congressional Nomination
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